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Sicilian Eggplant & Ricotta Pasta

Sicilian Eggplant & Ricotta Pasta

This is yet another wonderful Italian recipe that I've adapted from Marcella Hazan's classic "Essentials of…

John Spottiswood
Sep 2010
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12 votes
10587 views
Simple Pasta with Garlic & Olive Oil

Simple Pasta with Garlic & Olive Oil

This is a classic recipe that is so simple to make but always delicious. You can serve this as a side dish to…

John Spottiswood
Dec 2012
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12 votes
24525 views
Spaetzle

Spaetzle

This is a simple and delicious recipe for Spaetzle. My friend Helmut normally does not add oil to his Spaetzle, but we did last night because it…

John Spottiswood
Aug 2011
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10 votes
6558 views
Top SF Chronicle Recipe: Pasta with Broccoli and Spicy Sausage

Top SF Chronicle Recipe: Pasta with Broccoli and Spicy Sausage

Our good friend Linda Hansen saved this top recipe from the SF Chronicle in 2004 and it has become one of her…

John Spottiswood
Apr 2011
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10 votes
7837 views
Killer Shrimp

Killer Shrimp

Nancy and I loved eating at this hole in the wall restaurant in Marina Del Ray called Killer Shrimp. It was in a strip mall and didn't have much…

John Spottiswood
Feb 2012
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10 votes
25292 views
Yellow Split Peas with Vegetables (Dal Takari)

Yellow Split Peas with Vegetables (Dal Takari)

Wow, this is such a wonderful dish and so easy to cook! The keys to this dish are the yellow lentils, fried…

John Spottiswood
Feb 2011
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7 votes
7181 views
Tagine of Chicken with Turnips

Tagine of Chicken with Turnips

This is a wonderful recipe we made for a large group last night. I doubled the recipe below...but provide this as guidance for a normal night's…

John Spottiswood
Mar 2010
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6 votes
3881 views
Lemon-butter Linguini with Peppery Shirmp

Lemon-butter Linguini with Peppery Shirmp

It always surprises me when black pepper is used in such quantity that it makes a dish truly spicy, since we so…

John Spottiswood
Sep 2010
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5 votes
9033 views
Moroccan Lamb, Dates & Honey Tagine

Moroccan Lamb, Dates & Honey Tagine

This dish has a luscious mix of honey, cinnamon, lamb, dates and almonds. It is rich without being too heavy.…

John Spottiswood
Feb 2008
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5 votes
15903 views
Green Chicken Chili

Green Chicken Chili

This isn't your thick beans and meat sort of chili, but it is absolutely delicious. Think a cross between a soup and a traditional chili. It's…

Nancy Miyasaki
Sep 2008
Intermediate
5 votes
11741 views
Pasta with Cauliflower and Anchovy Sauce

Pasta with Cauliflower and Anchovy Sauce

This is a wonderful, mild flavored pasta we've adapted from Marcella Hazan. I know it sounds like an odd…

Nancy Miyasaki
Jan 2011
Intermediate
5 votes
5673 views
Chicken Adobo

Chicken Adobo

My father-in-law, who is an excellent cook, made this for us last week. I really can't imagine an easier recipe...and gives an amazing return for…

John Spottiswood
Mar 2011
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5 votes
6045 views
Texas Tuff Chili

Texas Tuff Chili

Alright then, are you ready for the best chili you’ll ever eat? That’s right, I said it, the BEST. Okay, I know I’ve never experienced all the chili…

Curt Despres
Sep 2011
Intermediate
5 votes
3440 views
Ricotta and Greens or Spinach Pasta

Ricotta and Greens or Spinach Pasta

This is another excellent dish that takes advantage of delicious and healthy greens. This is a Sicilian dish…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2010
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4 votes
2540 views
Terrific Ground Beef Stroganoff

Terrific Ground Beef Stroganoff

Learn to make a flavorful, creamy ground beef stroganoff.

Pamela Orbin
Jan 2011
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4 votes
13337 views